Chrome LED Headlights Pair w/o LED DRL for Ford Explorer Base (2016-2018)

Replace hazy or damaged headlights on your 2016-2018 Ford Explorer Base with this new chrome pair: LED reflector low beam and halogen high beam, no LED DRL.

Fitment

Will NOT fit: Explorers with LED DRL; 2011-2015 and 2019+ Explorer.

Common Reasons to Replace

• Yellowed, hazy, or oxidized lenses reducing light output
• Cracked lens or broken mounting tabs
• Moisture or condensation inside the housing
• Collision damage

Specs

• Low beam: built-in LED reflector
• High beam: HB3 (9005) halogen (per listing)
• LED DRL: none
• Housing: Chrome
• Bulbs and LED module: not included (per listing)
• DOT compliant
• Quantity: Pair (Left + Right)
• Condition: New

Interchange Part Numbers

OEM: FB5Z13008AL, FB5Z-13008-M, FB5Z-13008-K. Partslink: FO2518129, FO2519129.

What's Included

• 1 x Driver side headlight assembly
• 1 x Passenger side headlight assembly
• Left and right headlights

Installation

1. Disconnect the battery. Turn the steering wheel to full lock and remove the 5.5 mm/7 mm inner fender-liner fasteners at the front of the wheel well.
2. Remove the grille-area and upper fascia 10 mm bolts and the 8 mm bolts under the bumper, then the three fender-lip bolts reached through the liner.
3. Pull the front fascia forward (unplug fog/sensor connectors) to expose the headlamp; remove the 10 mm bolts on top and the three 10 mm bolts low behind the lamp.
4. Unplug and remove the lamp, transfer any needed bulbs/LED module, install the new lamp, refit the fascia and aim the headlights.

Steps compiled from Explorer Forum "2016 front bumper removal" and "Headlight Removal" threads, Ford owner manual (Removing a Headlamp). Professional installation and headlight aiming are recommended.

FAQs

Will these fit an Explorer with LED DRL?
No. These are the Base lamp without LED DRL.

What bulbs do these use?
Per the listing, the high beam is an HB3 (9005) halogen bulb (not included; reuse yours). The low beam is built-in LED.

Can I install an LED kit?
The low beam is already LED. The HB3 high beam is halogen; a plug-in kit in that size can fit, then check aim.

Do I need to remove the front bumper to replace these headlights?
Yes. The front bumper cover comes off to reach the headlamp bolts.